As for me, I have not hastened from being a pastor to follow thee: neither have I desired the woeful day; thou knowest: that which came out of my lips was right before thee.
As for me, I haven't rushed away from being a shepherd to follow you, and I haven't wished for the day of disaster to come. You know this: everything I've spoken has been honest and right in your sight.
Jeremiah is telling God that he has faithfully served as a spiritual shepherd and never wanted the terrible judgments he was called to prophesy about.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the prophet Jeremiah in ancient Judah, around the 7th century BC, the nation was facing God's judgment due to widespread idolatry and disobedience, with the Babylonian empire looming as a threat. Jeremiah served as God's messenger, calling the people to repent while enduring personal opposition and hardship, and in this verse, he defends his loyalty by affirming that he has not fled from his prophetic role. He speaks directly to God, emphasizing that his words have been truthful and that he has not wished for the day of disaster.
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